SEATTLE - The Seattle Sports Commission announced nominees for the 77th Annual Sports Star of the Year, presented by Root Sports, Tuesday. Huskies earned five nominations in various categories.

Current or former UW student-athletes account for a majority of the Male Sports Star of the Year category, with Chris Williams (men’s golf), Isaiah Thomas (men’s basketball) and Chris Polk (football) all receiving nominations.

Former Husky softball standout Jenn Salling was nominated in the Female Sports Star of the Year category, and UW men’s crew’s third national title in five years was featured in the Sports Story of the Year category.

Fans can vote for these Husky nominees online at www.seattlesports.org through Friday,Jan. 20, at 5 p.m. PST. Winners will be announced during the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards show on Jan. 25, 2012 at Benaroya Hall. Tickets are available for purchase at seattlesports.org.